Williston Woods
Williston Woods
Corn hole leagues and Bone Builders classes aren’t things you’d expect on a standard senior-living amenity list, but Williston Woods has both, part of a genuinely active calendar at this 55+ resident-owned community in Williston, Vermont. A hundred and twelve homes spread across six streets, thirty-two years of operating history behind it, all at 126 Williston Woods Road.
Getting anywhere off-property means driving; the Walk Score sits at 0, about as car-dependent as this metric gets, so this is rural Vermont living, not a walkable town center. Ken Bridges manages the property, backed by a full-time staff of twelve.
The social calendar is where this community actually distinguishes itself. Ice-cream socials, concerts, home-cooked monthly dinners, an annual bazaar, bingo nights, card-making, corn hole leagues, Bone Builders, game days, coffee hours: that’s not a generic list, that’s a genuinely varied, resident-driven activity schedule. An activity center, game room, outdoor shuffleboard court, and a substantial book collection round out the physical amenities.
Williston Woods, all in all, is a longstanding, resident-owned independent living community built around real social engagement, in a rural, thoroughly car-dependent stretch of Vermont where the creative activity calendar does a lot of the heavy lifting.
32 years in operation Rank #4 / 15Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 15 homes in Vermont for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Vermont facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Vermont that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #69 / 70Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 70 homes in Vermont for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Vermont facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Vermont that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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ContactMr. Ken Bridges, Property Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Total Employees
12
Full-Time Employees
12
Minimum Age55+
Activity Center
Game Room
Outdoor Shuffleboard Court
Extensive Collection Of Books
Activitiesice-cream socials, monthly dinners, bingo nights, game days
Specific Programsice-cream socials, concerts, home-cooked monthly dinners, annual bazaar, bingo nights, card-making, corn hole leagues, Bone Builders, game days, coffee hours
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursWednesday: 8:30am-4:30pm; Friday: 9am-1pm
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
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2.6 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the VT Dept. of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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Williston Woods is located in Williston, Vermont.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Williston Woods
What neighborhood is Williston Woods in?
Williston Woods is in the Williston North neighborhood of Williston.
How long has Williston Woods been in business?
Williston Woods has been operating for approximately 32 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Williston Woods?
No, Williston Woods has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Williston Woods?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Williston Woods in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Williston Woods?
Williston Woods is located at 126 Williston Woods Rd, Williston, VT 05495.
What is the phone number of Williston Woods?
(802) 879-1740 will put you in contact with the team at Williston Woods.
Does Williston Woods provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Williston Woods is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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